Help me give my students learn the game of Volleyball. I've never had more than one volleyball for my class, so there was never a way for my students to practice their skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Sampson's classroom raised $211
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
The middle school students at my school are the absolute best! Some of them come from some bad situations, but whenever they come on campus they are incredible students that are willing to learn. They are almost transported whenever they come onto campus, ready and willing to do whatever they need to do to be successful.
We have a small campus with limited options of class, but that doesn't discourage them from doing their best.
But even with the limited options, they still show up every day eager to learn. I want to give my students the equipment and learning environment they deserve!
My Project
My students ask me every year if they can play Volleyball, and learn how to play the game. Each year, I have to sadly tell them that we don't have enough equipment for me to teach Volleyball in my class. I've only ever had one or two volleyballs for my class, and that's not enough for students to truly practice the skills needed for the game. When they play the game, most only know how to serve underhand and not many can bump or set properly.
With these volleyballs, my students would be able to get into small groups, and practice all the skills they need to be successful in playing Volleyball.
Middle schoolers love playing Volleyball, but they need a lot of help when it comes to the skills. With multiple volleyballs, I'll be able to have them get a lot of practice every day. The goal is to have them practice properly and after a few days of that, we can play some class games.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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